Trying to pick a winner for any sporting event is challenging enough; however, The Masters is doubly tough. The best golfers in the world are teeing it up tomorrow and every player has a chance to win. Yes, I understand that the odds are in some of the players favour, but at anytime someone could turn on the jets and rise to top of the leaderboard. However, they do not want to peak to early; make no mistake – The Masters is a four day event.
Continue readingWith only two days left before the ceremonial tee off, the hype is starting to take on a life of its own. The par 3 event is tomorrow and I am looking forward to the fun the players have with their families. I enjoy seeing the kids out there because it reminds me that golf is a social thing. What is better than sharing our passion with the ones we love…..nothing!
Continue readingStart off as a Monday Qualifier, shoot 66 in the final round of the Valero Texas Open, and poof you are in The Masters. Canadian Corey Connors did this exact thing. He is only the 4th player in history to accomplish this feat, but its not the second time he will make a trip to Augusta National. I have said before that the Valero Texas Open is the most important tournament for all journeymen and yesterday I was proven correct.
Continue readingI do not know about you, but within 7 days The Masters will be underway. This is my favorite Major and am not formulating who is going to win. It is very difficult to take in account all the critical data needed to reach my conclusions.
Continue readingThere is only one player in 2019 who can match Tiger Woods feat in 2001 of winning The Players Championship and The Masters in the same year. With all the amazing players who have competed in both events since 1974, I am not surprised that only one player rose to the occasion and won. Yet, now there is talk of Rory McIlroy accomplishing what so many failed to achieve. Do you think it is probable that he wins The Masters this year…..he is the current favorite!
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The Grateful Golfer 